[RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-25 Thread Chris Corral
+1 vote for Shutter precision and IQX combo. Mine has survived storms and rivers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-21 Thread Eric Norris
No … the IQ-X is far, far brighter. The Magnic Lights aren’t as bright, but they are bright enough to ride by, are always on, and have virtually no drag. It’s all about trade-offs. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Jul 21, 2017, at 12:00 PM, lum gim fong

Re: [RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-21 Thread Bob K.
I'm waiting on my pre-ordered Sinewave Beacon headlight + USB charger combo. It's a really cool system with a ton of interesting perks, including the particularly neat way you can charge an external battery pack from the light while also relying on it for power when you're traveling at low

Re: [RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-21 Thread Orc
The big problem with the magniclight is that the lamp is integrated with the generator so you're stuck with the crappy lamp unless you're willing to hand-modify the thing. I suspect you could drive an IQ-X off one of those things (I regularly run an IQ-X + taillight off a Shimano 1n70) though

Re: [RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-21 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
I'm very happily using the SP PV8 and IQ-X It's my 1st try at dynamo lighting so I don't have anything to compare it to. Works great for my year round pretty urban commute. Probably more than I need actually. Suppose you can't have too much light. Jay -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-21 Thread lum gim fong
Thanks for the info Eric. You like them better than using your IQX? They sound excellent. But alas, after crashes and injury due to 28mm and narrower tires getting hung up in sidewalk/pavement liips/cracks. I don't like riding anything narrower than 38mm wide tires. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-21 Thread Eric Norris
Lum: Regarding your question about alternative lighting systems—I’ve been using Magnic Lights for several years now, both their first and second generations (https://www.magniclight.com/en/ ) The lights stay on the bike and serve as daytime running lights. I

[RBW] 2017 latest dynamo/lights that are best in the world?

2017-07-21 Thread lum gim fong
*I am thinking of buying a new dyno wheel and getting another headlight and was wondering if anyone knows what the best dyno hubs and lights currently are.* By best, I mean: 1. Least drag 2. More than 90 lux with smoothest, widest, uniform near and far field of light. No hot spots, or